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Antique Dresden Porcelain Cobalt Blue Cabinet Vase Painted with Cupid & Venus

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A fine antique Dresden porcelain vase. Attributed to Helena Wolfsohn's workshop. Of baluster form with a cobalt ground, extensive gilding throughout, and a hand painted cartouche with a depiction of cupid and Venus. The intricately hand-painted scene is most impactful at a little bit of a distance. Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crowned D mark. Simply a wonderful Dresden vase! Date: Late 19th or Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is significant rubbing to the gold throughout and a few noticeable scratches in the painted decoration and glaze. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Attributed to Helena Wolfsohn Pattern Name: Venus & Cupid Marks: Marked to the base with a blue underglaze crowned D mark. Measurements: Height: ca. 8 in. Diameter (at the widest): ca. 5 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Attributed to:
    Helena Wolfsohn (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th or Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is significant rubbing to the gold throughout and a few noticeable scratches in the painted decoration and glaze. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6242024144449DSAINVBFMY241stDibs: LU1610240315482

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